John F. Miller

John F. Miller

October 09, 1942 - March 05, 2025

Obituary

MIDDLETON - John F. Miller, age 82, of Middleton, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at home. He was born on October 9, 1942, in Madison, the eldest son of Herman and Phyillis Miller.


John married Mariann Osborn on May 11, 1963, in Middleton. He was a very dedicated husband and father. He chose a career in plumbing, joining the union in 1963 and remaining a Master Plumber for 62 years until his passing.


John had a passion for his community, joining the Middleton Fire Department and proudly serving for 47 years while also serving as Fire Inspector and a member of Middleton EMS. His dedication to the fire department was never ending.


John and Mariann enjoyed camping with their family and traveled to many destinations around the United States.


John is survived by his five children, Sherry Kanetzke, Teresa Stormer, John (Christie) Miller, Tammy (Ron) Dresen-Frisch and Patricia (Dion) Melvin; 13 grandchildren, Katrina Bennett, Adam Kanetzke, Katie Stormer, Jack Stormer, Emily Stormer, Josh Stormer, Heidi Miller, Tatum Miller, Diana Dresen, Daisy Palchik, Colten Dresen, Mariah Travis and Jacob Melvin; and nine great-grandchildren, Dalton, Deacon, Carson, Killian, Ellie-Mae, Raelynn, Coleen, Jaxson and Maverick. John is also survived by his brother, Daniel; and sisters, Jeannie and Vicky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mariann; parents, Phyillis and Herman Miller; brother, Robert Miller; sons-in-law, Darrell Dresen, John Stormer and Neil Kanetzke; and parents-in-law, Gerald and Mary Osborn.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday.


Memorials may be made to MOM Food Pantry in Middleton, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761


Events

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Visitation
Mon Mar 17, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 7450 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Mar 17, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Middleton) • 7450 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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Patricia Stone
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We lived across the street from the Miller family for over 37 years. John and I used to meet in the middle of the street to chat about our neighborhood, give advice on gardening, monitoring the solar system and share funny stories. John was amazing. We will miss John and want to send our deepest condolences to the Miller family.
LS
Lewin Scott
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I remember sitting by him at the breakfast at church

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